Basel-StadtZIP 4001, 4051, 4052 +7• District Basel-Stadt
Living in Basel
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Basel (Basel-Stadt). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
177’700
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’750
/ month
Vacancy Rate
0.7%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
220.00%
2023
Rent Prices
As of 2023
1 Room
CHF 950
2 Rooms
CHF 1’350
3 Rooms
CHF 1’750
4 Rooms
CHF 2’200
5+ Rooms
CHF 2’800
Rent Price Trend
2005 – 2023+70.7% (+CHF 725)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
120.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
100.00%
Combined Tax Rate
220.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 14’800
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 17’500
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
97’500
Vacancy Rate
0.7%
New Construction (last year)
850
Homeownership Rate
14.2%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
11%
2 rm.
20%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
25%
5+ rm.
13%
Population & Demographics
Population
177’700
Population Density
7’811 per km²
Population Growth
+0.90%
Foreign Nationals
37.2%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
17.0%
20–39 years
31.0%
40–64 years
32.8%
65+ years
19.2%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Birsfelden
2.58 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’545CHF -205
Taxes
219.00%-1.0%
Vacancy0.8%
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Binningen
3.52 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’545CHF -205
Taxes
218.00%-2.0%
Vacancy0.8%
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Allschwil
4.25 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’545CHF -205
Taxes
214.00%-6.0%
Vacancy0.7%
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Bottmingen
4.40 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’545CHF -205
Taxes
220.00%0.0%
Vacancy0.8%
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Riehen
4.93 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’808+CHF 58
Taxes
205.00%-15.0%
Vacancy0.7%
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Münchenstein
5.08 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’545CHF -205
Taxes
223.00%+3.0%
Vacancy0.8%
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Frequently asked questions about Basel
What is the average rent in Basel?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Basel (Basel-Stadt) is CHF 1’750 per month (as of 2023). For 1-room apartments the average is CHF 950, for 4-room CHF 2’200.
What is the tax rate in Basel?
The combined tax rate in Basel is 220.00% (municipal: 120.00%, cantonal: 100.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 14’800 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Basel?
The vacancy rate in Basel is 0.710% (as of 2023). The housing market is tight – vacant apartments are rare.
How many residents does Basel have?
Basel has 177’700 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 22.75 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 37.2%.
How well is Basel connected by public transport?
Basel has public transport quality class A (A – very well connected). The nearest centre Basel is reachable in approx. 0 minutes.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE